Overview

• The documentary 'Frida,' directed by Carla Gutiérrez, uses Frida Kahlo's personal diaries and animated versions of her paintings to tell her story.
• Critics argue the film fails to fully address Kahlo's cultural and capitalist legacy, focusing instead on her personal life and marriage.
• The animation of Kahlo's artworks has been both praised for providing a fresh perspective and criticized for altering the original pieces.
• Gutiérrez's decision to animate Kahlo's paintings aims to immerse viewers in the artist's internal world and emotions.
• The film is now streaming on Prime Video, bringing Kahlo's story and art to a wider audience.